Lunar calendar of the gardener and gardener for April 17, 2022
Sunday
- Watering; Spraying against pests
- Thinning: Carrots, beets for bunch products
The influence of a lunar day
The most active of all days - an oversaturation of energy occurs. All work in the garden will give the expected effect. However, grabbing a lot of things, planting and replanting is undesirable.
It is better to loosen the soil, clear weeds, dig up, add, feed - all this will benefit the plants, improve their growth.
Harvesting garden and vegetable crops is also not only suitable for the day, but also desirable. The harvest harvested today will retain its taste and nutrients for a long time.
It is better to refuse work on pruning, thinning, harvesting cuttings. This also applies to the use of sharp tools for loosening the soil.
Good properties of 15 lunar days:
- work on the ground is suitable - you can huddle, weed, loosen, which will help the plants grow;
- harvested fruits will be juicy and tasty for a long time;
- the feeding carried out will have a beneficial effect.
The negative side of the day:
- work on removing parts of plants will not work - cut, dig up the trunks.
Influence of the day of the week
Since ancient times, the last day of the week has been associated with positivity and joy. After all, the sun is the patron saint of Sunday, which means that the day is charged with positive energy, which is best used for rest and entertainment. That is why it is better to postpone hard, dirty work to the next week.
Experienced gardeners recommend limiting yourself to watering plants and applying fertilizers. It is this stage of work that will fill the plants with strength and charge them with solar energy for further growth and development.
Also on this day you can do aesthetic activities. The creation of flower beds and living fences can be quite successful. Such work will be enjoyable and positive, and the result will exceed expectations.
Digging or plowing work should definitely be postponed. This dirty job is not for Sunday. Better to plan all stages of work on weekdays. It is not yet recommended to engage in thinning beds, removing weeds, cutting or uprooting shrubs.
If there are seasonal fruits and vegetables that need to be harvested, you should limit yourself to the amount that the family can consume that day. It is better to transfer harvesting for the winter and collecting seeds to Monday.
Sunday does not imply parasitism. This day of the week is special and offers the following possibilities:
- Preparation and scheduling of work on weekdays;
- Carrying out aesthetic and decorative work in the garden, flower bed or vegetable garden. These are those that bring positiveness;
- Basic plant care work that requires minimal labor costs;
- Collection of fruits and vegetables for food.
And in order not to disrupt the positive energy of the day, it is worth warning the execution of the following work:
- Do not take on hard and dirty work;
- Planting, thinning, tearing weeds, breaking branches, uprooting shrubs is prohibited;
- It is better to postpone the collection of gifts for blanks to other days.
No wonder it is said that Sunday is a day of rest and joy. The very energy of this day adjusts to calmness. And if you follow the above rules, you can gain strength and positive energy for a whole week.
Moon phase influence
The full moon is a period of time when absolutely any action is worth doing, after consulting your intuition. This time, which gives a lot of energy, your task is to understand how to apply it correctly so as not to waste it.
Since ancient times, people have known that the full moon is the time of the most active phase of plant growth. Based on this, it is generally accepted that this time is favorable for various works performed with the soil. You can apply fertilizer to the soil during watering, as well as during digging. The soil will be supplied with nutrients, which will have the best effect on the plants.
Plants can be planted and replanted - they will easily and quickly take root in a new place, giving an excellent harvest. At this time, you can actively combat weeds, which take away nutrients from other plants.
Work on digging up the soil, loosening the soil, plowing can be safely carried out. The full moon will have a beneficial effect on this type of activity.
It is worth refraining from pruning the branches of plants. You can easily go overboard with these operations, as you will be overly active on this day. Plants can seriously weaken and even die as a result of your actions.
You should start harvesting seeds for next year. Such planting material will be strong and sturdy. Giving good shoots next year.
On this day, you can make blanks, replenishing stocks for the winter. They will be stored for a relatively long time and will not lose their rich taste.
On this day, it would be nice to start harvesting. Everything in the garden is ripe and you should not postpone the harvest for a long time, otherwise, many fruits and vegetables may deteriorate. It will be good if you eat the harvested crop immediately after harvest. The collected fruits must be recycled, otherwise they will not be able to be stored for a long time.
Positive aspects of a full moon:
- A good time to feed and transplant plants;
- A good day for feeding, which will saturate the soil with useful substances;
- Harvesting seeds for future plantings will be successful.
Negative aspects of a full moon:
- After harvesting, it should either be eaten or processed, otherwise, it will quickly deteriorate;
- Pruning is not recommended due to excessive activity;
- Pinching shoots is also at risk.
Influence of the zodiac sign
The Moon in Libra is ruled by Venus. This means that the time has come for increased fertility and successful planting and transplantation of plants, especially flowering ones. Scales help to preserve the harvested crop, add richness and beauty to flowers.
This day has a particularly beneficial effect on the planting of dahlias, gladioli, irises, chrysanthemums and peonies. The root system and tubers of flowers will be strong and resistant to diseases and pests. Caring for plants and trees that are expected to produce seeds and stone fruits also gives good results.
This lunar day contributes to:
- planting all tuberous flowering plants;
- harvesting root crops for storage;
- harvesting flowering medicinal plants;
- hilling and mulching.
It is also a good time for crown formation in large plants and shrubs.
Planting of beets, potatoes, zucchini, pumpkin and cabbage is allowed.You can also plant any stone fruit trees. On this day, it is allowed to preserve and harvest fruits and berries.
These days, the neutral reaction of plants and trees to grafting, fertilizing and harvesting cuttings.
What to do not recommended
Watering is prohibited. Even rain on this lunar day is more often harmful than beneficial.